Tim Burton has shared that being on the internet makes him feel “quite depressed.” In an interview with BBC News, the 66-year-old filmmaker admitted that his technophobia leads him to avoid the internet, as it makes him uncomfortable and causes him to feel down.
He explained that exploring the web led him into a dark space, so he chooses to stay away from it. Burton’s comments come ahead of “The World of Tim Burton” exhibition, which opens at London’s Design Museum, showcasing 600 items that offer a rare glimpse into his creative process.
Tim Burton Avoids the Internet, Finds Comfort in Giant Dinosaur Collection
Tim Burton, known for directing iconic films like Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Beetlejuice, has opened up about how the internet affects his mental health.
He admitted that using the internet quickly makes him feel depressed, and he avoids it to prevent himself from getting overwhelmed. To improve his mood, Burton enjoys simple activities like looking at clouds and spending time with his collection of giant dinosaur models.
He proudly showed a picture of a 50-foot Brontosaurus on his phone, revealing that he buys the models from amusement parks, while actor Nicolas Cage has “real ones.”
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Tim Burton Shares His Journey from California to London and Passion for Horror
Tim Burton was born in a California suburb near Los Angeles but has lived in London for the past 20 years. He expressed to the BBC that he felt more at home in the UK, saying, “I was a foreigner in my own country.”
Known as a “tortured outcast” and self-proclaimed “weirdo,” Burton found his creative outlet in art and developed a passion for classic horror movies and monsters as a child. He noted that the monsters, like King Kong and Frankenstein, were often more emotional than the humans, whom he found frightening.
Burton explained that monsters typically possess a depth of feeling and humanity that people lack. The new exhibition features items from his films, including Catwoman and Corpse Bride, borrowed from his personal archives and the collections of collaborators like designer Colleen Atwood.
